- The case retains the original edge facets and finish as shown. Extremely rare.
- Dauphine/dagger hands suggest that this is the very 1st generation of Seamaster Chronograph (based on my reading. I don't claim to be an expert).
- Ideal thick lugs (there are 2-3 versions of this early Seamaster chrono and the other models have thin straight bar lugs)
- Very even and light patina on the dial. The dial could look slightly darker than the photo, depending on the lighting.
- Original domed crystal in great shape
- Original crown with logo
- Hairline scratches on the case but no dent or major flaw
- Some imperfections on the dial and hands

The watch is running smoothly and working properly (I had it time tested in Apr. '14)
Several black dots on the inside case back are faded signature of a watch maker who had serviced the watch. He signed using a felt-tipped permanent pen. In another service that followed, I asked the 2nd watch maker to wipe it off. Some dots remained.

I've had this watch serviced 2 times in my last 10yrs of ownership.

** sale is for the watch head only but I can include the strap as a gift on request. It's a used genuine alligator **